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# AN-MC-002 - How to Determine the Coil Voltage for a Contactor

## We will explain how to determine and select the proper coil voltage needed for a contactor

AN-MC-002

For some contactor replacement applications, the required contactor coil voltage is not known without examination of the existing installation. We will explain how to determine and select the proper coil voltage needed for a contactor.

 

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